Information Package

Program of Business Administration (English)

BUS439

RETAILING MANAGEMENT

Course Code
BUS439
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the importance of retailing in the distribution channel.
  2. Know the types of retailing.
  3. Learn the retailing strategies in both global and local markets.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(BUS231)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course, the definition of retailing, retailing types, multichannel retailing, retailing market strategy, retailing sites, human resource management, customer relationship management, information systems, retail pricing buying behaviors of consumers, retailing strategies, commodity management, store design, store management and customer services will be covered. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Retailing World
2nd Week Retailing Types and Multichannel Retailing
3rd Week Retailing Market Strategy and Financial Strategy
4th Week Retailing Places and Human Resource
5th Week Information Systems and Supply Chain Managemenet, Customer Relationship Management
6th Week Products Assortments Management, Product Planning System.
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Buying Products and Retailing Pricing
9th Week Retailing Communication Mix
10th Week Store Management
11th Week Store Design & Customer Services
12th Week Project presentations
13th Week Project presentations
14th Week Project presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingMichael Levy, Barton Weitz, Retailing Management, 7th edition. McGraw-Hill,2009.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Quiz 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 1 1
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Quiz 1 1 1
Total Work Load152
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.06
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X X
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
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K11
K12 X
K13 X